Defense

Bowling Green Defense Explained

Confused by the positions on Bowling Green's defense? Here's a brief explanation: The Falcons play with four defensive linemen, two linebackers and five defensive backs. The two are linebackers are a traditional middle linebacker (Mike) and a "Buck" linebacker, who plays on the "Boundary" or short side of the field.

The "Rover" is a fifth defensive back that plays a hybrid between linebacker and safety.

The safety positions in the Falcon defense also have different names. The "Whip" safety plays on the side of the weak (non tight end) side of the field, while the "Stud" plays on the strong (tight end) side.